Fabrication Operations Manager

HR GO Recruitment; Benhall Green; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Workshop Manager in Benhall Green, UK. This role combines the management of a fabrication workshop with business development responsibilities. You will oversee daily operations and ensure projects are delivered to required quality standards while also identifying new business opportunities. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in workshop environments, strong leadership capabilities, and excellent communication skills. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within a fabrication, metalwork, or engineering workshop environment.
• Demonstrable experience in managing and leading teams.
• Evidence of success in business development, sales, or client relationship management within a technical or industrial setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the fabrication workshop, including planning and scheduling of projects.
• Lead, manage, and develop the workshop team ensuring clear direction and motivation.
• Ensure all fabrication work meets quality standards and customer requirements.

Skills

Management of teams

Business development

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Understanding of fabrication processes

Ability to handle multiple priorities

Job description

Senior role combining workshop management with new business development. The post holder will be responsible for the effective day‑to‑day operation of the fabrication workshop, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. In parallel, the role will actively contribute to business growth by identifying, developing, and securing new commercial opportunities. Area covered East Suffolk, Cambridge and Essex.

Requirements

• Proven experience within a fabrication, metalwork, or engineering workshop environment.
• Demonstrable experience in managing and leading teams.
• Evidence of success in business development, sales, or client relationship management within a technical or industrial setting.
• Strong understanding of fabrication processes, materials, and production timelines.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results to deadlines.
• Proactive, self‑motivated, and commercially aware approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the fabrication workshop, including planning, workflow coordination, and scheduling of projects.
• Lead, manage, and develop the workshop team in conjunction with the Workshop Foreman, ensuring clear direction, motivation, and performance standards.
• Ensure all fabrication work meets company quality standards, technical specifications, and customer requirements.
• Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities within existing and emerging markets.
• Build and maintain strong, long‑term relationships with clients, suppliers, and industry partner.
• Prepare and present proposals, quotations, and tender submissions in collaboration with internal teams.
• Represent the company at client meetings, industry events, trade shows, and networking opportunities.

Competitive salary